MUC
Munich
Germany
2,983 km
1,854 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
2,983 km
1,854 mi / 1,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
131°
southeast

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MUC SSH
Airport Name Munich International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code MUC SSH
ICAO Code EDDM HESH
City Munich Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Germany Egypt
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Cairo
Elevation 1,487 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 27.980000, 34.400000

Munich (MUC) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 2,983 kilometers (1,854 miles / 1,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Munich, it's 12:37 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,344 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Munich International Airport (MUC) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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